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March 17, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Grant Administration: Authorize Agents to Act on Behalf of the City for Purposes of Obtaining State or Federal Assistance Through California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Adopt the Required Resolution Report Number: 26-0072
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Fire
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution designating authorized agents to act on behalf of the City for purposes of obtaining state or federal assistance and through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES”) and adopting the required Cal OES Resolution 130.
SUMMARY
The proposed resolution designates authorized agents to act on behalf of the City of Chula Vista for purposes of obtaining state or federal disaster assistance pursuant to Cal OES Resolution 130. Adoption of the resolution is required to maintain the City’s eligibility for state and federal disaster assistance and emergency management programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined th at the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
State and federal disaster assistance programs administered through Cal OES, including programs supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), require local jurisdictions to identify and certify individuals authorized to execute and submit applica tions, agreements, certifications, and other documentation associated with disaster assistance programs. Cal OES Resolution 130 is a designation form that must be approved by the governing body of the applicant agency and identifies the officials authorize d to act on behalf of the agency for purposes of obtaining disaster assistance through programs administered by Cal OES.
The proposed resolution designates the City Manager and Assistant/Deputy City Manager as the City’s authorized agents for purposes of executing and submitting required documentation and coordinating with state and federal agencies in connection with disaster assistance programs.
Pursuant to the Chula Vista Municipal Code, the City Manager serves as the Director of Emergency Services and t he Assistant/Deputy City Manager serves as the Assistant Director of Emergency Services. These positions are responsible for coordinating the City’s emergency management activities and are therefore appropriately designated to act on behalf of the City in connection with disaster assistance programs administered through Cal OES.
Designation of authorized agents ensures the City can respond promptly following disasters or emergencies, meet application and documentation deadlines, and obtain disaster assistan ce when eligible programs become available.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act. (Gov. Code § 87100, et seq.) Staff is not independently aware and have not been informed by any City Council member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact as a result of adopting this resolution.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of adopting this resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Cal OES 130 Designation of Applicant’s Agency Resolution for Non-State Agencies Staff Contact: Chris Manroe, Fire Chief; Marlon King, Emergency Services Manager